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Dragonball: Evolution The Junior Novel

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 The junior novelization, like [[Dragonball Evolution_(game)|the corresponding PlayStation Portable video game]], is notable for including "full names" of "Bulma Enchanto" and "Chi Chi McRoberts" (which were not used in the final version of the actual film's script).
 ==Announcement==
 [[File:Db-evolution-junior-novel-early-cover.jpg|thumb|200px|Preliminary cover for the junior novelization with the placeholder, pre-"Evolution" title]]
 Retailer listings for a novelization were discovered in August 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2008/08/17/live-action-movie-junior-novel-announced/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="Live Action Movie “Junior Novel” Announced"|Date=17 August 2008|AccessDate=12 June 2026}}</ref> An early version of the book's cover art, still using the placeholder "Dragonball The Movie" title, was used in these early retailer listings (some of which persist to this day).

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== Summary ==
Flyer for various Viz releases of Dragon Ball Evolution material
== Licensing ==
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Dragonball: Evolution The Junior Novel

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Dragonball: Evolution The Junior Novel

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	\| eng_title = ~~Shonen Jump Fifth Anniversary Collector's Edition~~		\| eng_title = Dragonball: Evolution The Junior Novel
	\| released = [[Template:February 24\|24 February 2009]]		\| released = [[Template:February 24\|24 February 2009]]
	\| publisher = Viz		\| publisher = Viz
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	'''''Dragonball: Evolution The Junior Novel''' (stylized as '''DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION The Junior Novel''') is the primary, complete novelization of the 2009 theatrical film ''[[Dragon Ball Evolution]]'', penned by Stacia Deutsch and Rhody Cohon.		'''''Dragonball: Evolution The Junior Novel''''' (stylized as '''DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION The Junior Novel''') is the primary, complete novelization of the 2009 theatrical film ''[[Dragon Ball Evolution]]'', penned by Stacia Deutsch and Rhody Cohon.

	The novelization, distributed by [[Viz]] under the "Viz Kids" imprint, was also released alongside a three-part "chapter book" series by Viz.		The novelization, distributed by [[Viz]] under the "Viz Kids" imprint, was also released alongside a three-part "chapter book" series by Viz.

	==Contents==		==Contents==
			The novelization's back cover provides a brief introduction to the story:

			{{quotation\|'''Collect all seven Dragon Balls and you can wish for whatever you want!'''<br><br>Goku thought he was a normal high school student until he found out he's actually a martial-arts whiz with all kinds of powers. Now he and his fellow teen warriors are on a quest to find all the Dragon Balls before they call into the wrong hands. But they may already have! Goku must battle the evil madman Piccolo with all he's got to save the planet Earth!}}
	Over 15 chapters and a short epilogue chapter, the full story of the respective theatrical film is adapted.		Over 15 chapters and a short epilogue chapter, the full story of the respective theatrical film is adapted.

	The junior novelization, like the PlayStation Portable video game, is notable for including "full names" of "Bulma Enchanto" and "Chi-Chi McRoberts" (which were not used in the final version of the actual film's script).		The junior novelization, like [[Dragonball Evolution_(game)\|the corresponding PlayStation Portable video game]], is notable for including "full names" of "Bulma Enchanto" and "Chi Chi McRoberts" (which were not used in the final version of the actual film's script).

	==Announcement==		==Announcement==
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	Retailer listings for a novelization were discovered in August 2008.<ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2008/08/17/live-action-movie-junior-novel-announced/\|Website=Kanzenshuu\|Title="Live Action Movie “Junior Novel” Announced"\|Date=17 August 2008\|AccessDate=12 June 2026}}</ref> An early version of the book's cover art, still using the placeholder "Dragonball The Movie" title, was used in these early retailer listings (some of which persist to this day).		Retailer listings for a novelization were discovered in August 2008.<ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2008/08/17/live-action-movie-junior-novel-announced/\|Website=Kanzenshuu\|Title="Live Action Movie “Junior Novel” Announced"\|Date=17 August 2008\|AccessDate=12 June 2026}}</ref> An early version of the book's cover art, still using the placeholder "Dragonball The Movie" title, was used in these early retailer listings (some of which persist to this day).

	Viz formally announced the junior novelization and a three-part "chapter book" series through an official press release ~~on '''(TBD)'''~~:<ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://www.scifijapan.com/merchandise/viz-media-releases-dragonball-evolution-titles\|Website=SciFi Japan\|Title="VIZ Media Releases DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Titles"\|AccessDate=12 June 2026}}</ref>		Viz formally announced the junior novelization and a three-part "chapter book" series through an official press release in March 2009:<ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://www.scifijapan.com/merchandise/viz-media-releases-dragonball-evolution-titles\|Website=SciFi Japan\|Title="VIZ Media Releases DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Titles"\|Date=17 March 2009\|AccessDate=12 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://www.retrojunk.com/forum/1/14440/viz-media-releases-dragonball-evolution-garba\|Website=Retro Junk\|Title="VIZ Media releases Dragonball: Evolution garbage - Forum Topic"\|Date=25 March 2009\|AccessDate=12 June 2026}}</ref>
	{{quotation\|'''VIZ Media Releases DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Titles'''		{{quotation\|'''VIZ Media Releases DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Titles'''

	Three-Part Chapter Book Series, Junior Novel, Collectible Sticker Book and Posterzine Based On The New Feature Film ~~Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press release Special Thanks to Evelyn Dubocq and Erik Jansen~~		Three-Part Chapter Book Series, Junior Novel, Collectible Sticker Book and Posterzine Based On The New Feature Film

	VIZ Media, LLC is releasing an array of DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION publications based on the upcoming live-action film from 20th Century Fox starring Justin Chatwin as Goku, Emmy Rossum as Bulma, Jamie Chung as Chi Chi, and Chow Yun-Fat as Master Roshi. Rated PG, the movie centers on a team of warriors, each of whom possess special abilities. Together, they protect Earth from a force bent on dominating the universe by controlling the mystical objects from which the film takes its name. DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION opens nationwide on April 8th and is inspired by Akira Toriyama’s smash hit Dragon Ball manga series, also published domestically by VIZ Media and featured in Shonen Jump magazine. DRAGON BALL has become a global pop culture and entertainment phenomenon that has generated more than $3 billion in worldwide sales of a vast array of products including manga, DVDs, video games, toys, apparel and other collectibles. Over 1.6 million copies of the manga series have been sold in North America to date, while the animated counterpart remains the most successful domestic anime series ever with over 500 episodes and 17 animated movies broadcast or released on DVD to date. Over 30 DRAGON BALL video game titles are also available for the PS2, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 platforms, and have sold a total of more than 11 million units worldwide. VIZ DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION releases include a Junior Novel, a Sticker Book, a Posterzine, and a trio of Chapter Books. Each of the books include glossy color pages with photos from the movie. ”VIZ Media is very excited to celebrate the upcoming release of the live-action feature film DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION with a variety of fun, kid-friendly books,” says Gonzalo Ferreyra, Vice President, Sales & Product Marketing, VIZ Media. “The DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Junior Novel and Chapter Books are published under our popular VIZKIDS imprint, and are an ideal way to introduce the mystical world of DRAGON BALL to younger fans and help them develop a lifelong love of reading.”		VIZ Media, LLC is releasing an array of DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION publications based on the upcoming live-action film from 20th Century Fox starring Justin Chatwin as Goku, Emmy Rossum as Bulma, Jamie Chung as Chi Chi, and Chow Yun-Fat as Master Roshi. Rated PG, the movie centers on a team of warriors, each of whom possess special abilities. Together, they protect Earth from a force bent on dominating the universe by controlling the mystical objects from which the film takes its name. DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION opens nationwide on April 8th and is inspired by Akira Toriyama’s smash hit Dragon Ball manga series, also published domestically by VIZ Media and featured in Shonen Jump magazine. DRAGON BALL has become a global pop culture and entertainment phenomenon that has generated more than $3 billion in worldwide sales of a vast array of products including manga, DVDs, video games, toys, apparel and other collectibles. Over 1.6 million copies of the manga series have been sold in North America to date, while the animated counterpart remains the most successful domestic anime series ever with over 500 episodes and 17 animated movies broadcast or released on DVD to date. Over 30 DRAGON BALL video game titles are also available for the PS2, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 platforms, and have sold a total of more than 11 million units worldwide. VIZ DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION releases include a Junior Novel, a Sticker Book, a Posterzine, and a trio of Chapter Books. Each of the books include glossy color pages with photos from the movie. ”VIZ Media is very excited to celebrate the upcoming release of the live-action feature film DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION with a variety of fun, kid-friendly books,” says Gonzalo Ferreyra, Vice President, Sales & Product Marketing, VIZ Media. “The DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Junior Novel and Chapter Books are published under our popular VIZKIDS imprint, and are an ideal way to introduce the mystical world of DRAGON BALL to younger fans and help them develop a lifelong love of reading.”
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	==Staff==		==Staff==

	~~===Original Credits===~~		The junior novelization is credited to Stacia Deutsch and Rhody Cohon, based on the original film screenplay by [[Ben Ramsey]], itself "based on the graphic novel series" ''Dragon Ball'' by [[Akira Toriyama]].
	The junior novelization is credited to Stacia Deutsch and Rhody Cohon, based on the original screenplay by [[Ben Ramsey]], itself "based on the graphic novel series" ''Dragon Ball'' by [[Akira Toriyama]].

	==Notes==		==Notes==

Dragonball: Evolution The Junior Novel

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'''''Dragonball: Evolution The Junior Novel''' (stylized as '''DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION The Junior Novel''') is the primary, complete novelization of the 2009 theatrical film ''[[Dragon Ball Evolution]]'', penned by Stacia Deutsch and Rhody Cohon.

The novelization, distributed by [[Viz]] under the "Viz Kids" imprint, was also released alongside a three-part "chapter book" series by Viz.

==Contents==
Over 15 chapters and a short epilogue chapter, the full story of the respective theatrical film is adapted.

The junior novelization, like the PlayStation Portable video game, is notable for including "full names" of "Bulma Enchanto" and "Chi-Chi McRoberts" (which were not used in the final version of the actual film's script).

==Announcement==
[[File:Db-evolution-junior-novel-early-cover.jpg|thumb|200px|Preliminary cover for the junior novelization with the placeholder, pre-"Evolution" title]]
Retailer listings for a novelization were discovered in August 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2008/08/17/live-action-movie-junior-novel-announced/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="Live Action Movie “Junior Novel” Announced"|Date=17 August 2008|AccessDate=12 June 2026}}</ref> An early version of the book's cover art, still using the placeholder "Dragonball The Movie" title, was used in these early retailer listings (some of which persist to this day).

Viz formally announced the junior novelization and a three-part "chapter book" series through an official press release on '''(TBD)''':<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.scifijapan.com/merchandise/viz-media-releases-dragonball-evolution-titles|Website=SciFi Japan|Title="VIZ Media Releases DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Titles"|AccessDate=12 June 2026}}</ref>
{{quotation|'''VIZ Media Releases DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Titles'''

Three-Part Chapter Book Series, Junior Novel, Collectible Sticker Book and Posterzine Based On The New Feature Film Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press release Special Thanks to Evelyn Dubocq and Erik Jansen

VIZ Media, LLC is releasing an array of DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION publications based on the upcoming live-action film from 20th Century Fox starring Justin Chatwin as Goku, Emmy Rossum as Bulma, Jamie Chung as Chi Chi, and Chow Yun-Fat as Master Roshi. Rated PG, the movie centers on a team of warriors, each of whom possess special abilities. Together, they protect Earth from a force bent on dominating the universe by controlling the mystical objects from which the film takes its name. DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION opens nationwide on April 8th and is inspired by Akira Toriyama’s smash hit Dragon Ball manga series, also published domestically by VIZ Media and featured in Shonen Jump magazine. DRAGON BALL has become a global pop culture and entertainment phenomenon that has generated more than $3 billion in worldwide sales of a vast array of products including manga, DVDs, video games, toys, apparel and other collectibles. Over 1.6 million copies of the manga series have been sold in North America to date, while the animated counterpart remains the most successful domestic anime series ever with over 500 episodes and 17 animated movies broadcast or released on DVD to date. Over 30 DRAGON BALL video game titles are also available for the PS2, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 platforms, and have sold a total of more than 11 million units worldwide. VIZ DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION releases include a Junior Novel, a Sticker Book, a Posterzine, and a trio of Chapter Books. Each of the books include glossy color pages with photos from the movie. ”VIZ Media is very excited to celebrate the upcoming release of the live-action feature film DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION with a variety of fun, kid-friendly books,” says Gonzalo Ferreyra, Vice President, Sales & Product Marketing, VIZ Media. “The DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Junior Novel and Chapter Books are published under our popular VIZKIDS imprint, and are an ideal way to introduce the mystical world of DRAGON BALL to younger fans and help them develop a lifelong love of reading.”

DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Junior Novel • Recommended for Ages 9-12 MSRP: $5.99 US / $6.99 CAN • Available Now! Goku thought he was just a normal high school kid until his whole world turned upside down and he found out he`s actually a martial-arts whiz with all kinds of special powers. It was bad enough that his grandpa just died. But now he must save the whole world from a madman named Piccolo who is looking for the seven fabled Dragon Balls. Whoever finds them all will have any wish come true instantly! Can a regular guy like Goku become the strongest fighter in time to stop the end of the world? The Junior Novel is aimed at readers ages 9 through 12 and also features 8-pages of full-color glossy photos from the live-action film. DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Chapter Books • Recommended for Ages 7-10 • MSRP: $4.99 US / $5.99 CAN • Available Now! The DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Chapter Books is a series composed of 3 volumes designed for younger readers, ages 7 through 10. Based on the upcoming feature film, the Chapter Books depict the adventures of Goku as he tries to save the world from a madman that is looking for the seven Dragon Balls. Whoever finds them all can have any wish come true! Can a regular guy like Goku become the strongest fighter of all in time to stop the end of the world? Find out in these fun new Chapter Books from VIZ Media. DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Sticker Book • Rated “A” for All Ages • MSRP: $6.99 US / $7.99 CAN • March 24, 2009 All the excitement of the DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION movie is featured in over 100 stickers. The book collects 8 pages of stickers and 8 pages of full-color backgrounds to bring the fun of DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION to fans of all ages. The stickers are reusable and adhere to just about anything to give a fun DRAGON BALL flair to any item.

VIZ has also announced the upcoming release of a special Shonen Jump DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Posterzine, featuring 11 full-color posters that fold out to 16” x 22” and depict a variety of vivid action shots and all the film’s main characters. Look for the posterzine on newsstands wherever Shonen Jump magazine is sold and online at store.viz.com beginning March 31st. The Shonen Jump DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION Posterzine carries an MSRP of $9.99 and is rated T for Teens. “It`s great to see our hugely popular Dragon Ball manga get the full Hollywood treatment for the big screen,” says Christopher Boily, VIZ Media Sr. Director, Newsstand. "The high quality glossy images will help bring everyone’s favorite characters to life and offer a fun way for fans to pay homage to this incredible new movie.” For more information on the DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION books, or Dragon Ball manga series please visit www.viz.com.

'''About VIZ Media, LLC'''

Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including magazines such as Shonen Jump and Shojo Beat, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; and web site at www.viz.com.}}

==Staff==

===Original Credits===
The junior novelization is credited to Stacia Deutsch and Rhody Cohon, based on the original screenplay by [[Ben Ramsey]], itself "based on the graphic novel series" ''Dragon Ball'' by [[Akira Toriyama]].

==Notes==
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==References==
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{{Viz Manga Releases}}

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File:Db-evolution-junior-novel-early-cover.jpg

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== Summary ==
Early preliminary cover art for the Dragon Ball Evolution junior novelization
== Licensing ==
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Dragon Ball: Shenron no Nazo

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	\| eng_title = Dragon Power		\| eng_title = Dragon Power
	\| dates = 27 November 1986 <small>(JP)</small><br>March 1988 <small>(USA)</small><br>1988 <small>(FR)</small>		\| dates = 27 November 1986 <small>(JP)</small><ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://x.com/nappasan/status/1077142142613520384\|Website=Twitter\|Title=@nappasan\|Date=24 December 2018\|AccessDate=12 June 2026}}</ref><br>March 1988 <small>(USA)</small><br>1988 <small>(FR)</small>
	\| genre = Action		\| genre = Action
	\| price = ¥5,300 + tax		\| price = ¥5,300 + tax

Dragon Ball: Dragon Dai-Hikyō

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	\| dates = 27 September 1986 <small>(JP)</small>		\| dates = 27 September 1986<ref>{{citation needed}}</ref> <small>(JP)</small>
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	The game's box and instruction manual describe the overall story and premise of the game:		The game's box and instruction manual describe the overall story and premise of the game:

	{{quotation\|ある山奥に住む無邪気でやたら強い孫悟空は、ブルマの頼みて謎のトラゴンボールを探す旅にてることになった。悟空かゆく、岩山、草原、海原、都市なと7つのコースには、それそれの球が隠されている。次々と襲いかかる敵を、かめはめ波、如意棒てやっつける! 危機また危機!! そして、7つのトラコンホールか揃ったとき。ついに神龍があらわれる! 一体何か起こるのか!?<br><hr>~~The innocent and incredibly strong~~ [[Son Goku]], ~~who~~ lives deep in the mountains, ~~sets out~~ on a journey ~~at [[Bulma]]'s request~~ to find the mysterious [[Dragon Balls]]. ~~Seven different~~ stages ~~await Goku~~, ~~including~~ mountains, ~~rocky cliffs, grasslands~~, the ocean, and ~~cities~~, ~~each concealing a different ball. Defeats~~ the enemies ~~that attack~~ one after ~~another~~ with his [[Kamehameha]] and ''[[Nyoibō]]''! It's ~~crisis~~ after ~~crisis~~!! And when all seven Dragon Balls are ~~gathered...~~ [[Shenlong]] finally ~~appears~~! What will happen?!}}		{{quotation\|ある山奥に住む無邪気でやたら強い孫悟空は、ブルマの頼みて謎のトラゴンボールを探す旅にてることになった。悟空かゆく、岩山、草原、海原、都市なと7つのコースには、それそれの球が隠されている。次々と襲いかかる敵を、かめはめ波、如意棒てやっつける! 危機また危機!! そして、7つのトラコンホールか揃ったとき。ついに神龍があらわれる! 一体何か起こるのか!?<br><hr>[[Son Goku]], an innocent and incredibly strong boy that lives deep in the mountains, departs on a journey to find the mysterious [[Dragon Balls]] on a request by a girl named [[Bulma]]. All seven of them are hidden throughout the seven stages, so he will have to traverse rocky mountains, grassy fields, the deep ocean, and even the bustling city to find them, as well as beat all the enemies coming one after the other, with his [[Kamehameha]] and ''[[Nyoibō]]''! It's just danger after danger!! And when all seven Dragon Balls are collected, [[Shenlong]] will finally appear! What on Earth will happen then?!}}
	The game's instruction manual adds additional context:		The game's instruction manual adds additional context:

	{{quotation\|このゲームは主人公悟空が、筋斗雲にのって7つの大秘境を駆けめぐり秘境の奥にある敵要塞から、それぞれのドラゴンボールを探しだすのが目的です。途中、亀仙人がでてきて、修業を受けることができます。修業に合格すると････････････!?<br><hr>In this game, ~~Goku rides atop~~ ''[[Kinto'un]]'' ~~traveling through~~ seven ~~great hidden realms, with the goal of finding~~ the Dragon Balls ~~hidden deep within enemy fortress at the end of each one~~. ~~Along the way~~, the Turtle Hermit ~~appears, and you can undergo his training~~. ~~And~~ if ~~you pass his~~ training...?!}}		{{quotation\|このゲームは主人公悟空が、筋斗雲にのって7つの大秘境を駆けめぐり秘境の奥にある敵要塞から、それぞれのドラゴンボールを探しだすのが目的です。途中、亀仙人がでてきて、修業を受けることができます。修業に合格すると････････････!?<br><hr>The goal of Goku, this game's protagonist, is to ride his ''[[Kinto'un]]'' and venture into the uncharted enemy fortresses located inside seven uncharted regions to locate and retrieve the seven [[Dragon Balls]]. Meanwhile, he will also find and be trained by the [[Turtle Hermit]]. What will happen if the training succeeds...?!}}
	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

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	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
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			===BEEP Magazine Charts===
			[[File:Beep-magazine-december-1986-telehobby-game-chart-svc.png\|thumb\|200px\|''Dragon Dai-Hikyō'' debuts in the #1 spot in ''BEEP'''s Super Cassette Vision listings in the magazine's December 1986 issue<ref name="beeplistingdebut">テレホビーゲームTOPチャート. ''BEEP'', December 1986. Japan: SoftBank, 08 November 1986. (p. 169)</ref>]]
			''Dragon Dai-Hikyō'' was notable for regularly topping the Super Cassette Vision's respective "TELEHOBBY GAME TOP CHART" in the Japanese gaming magazine ''BEEP'' beginning shortly after its release — it supplanted ''Dragon Slayer'' in the top spot starting in the December 1986 issue<ref name="beeplistingdebut"></ref>{{efn\|For lack of a better source right now, we are going with the release date of this December 1986 issue as '''08 November 1986''' based on [https://segaretro.org/Beep this wiki article page on Sega Retro].}}, and largely stayed there (or close to it) until the removal of the Super Cassette Vision's listing entirely as of the September 1987 issue.<ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://x.com/sekiro_51/status/1999667535600578708\|Website=Twitter\|Title=@sekiro_51\|Date=12 December 2025\|AccessDate=08 June 2026}}</ref>{{efn\|''Dragon Dai-Hikyō'' dropped to the #2 spot (under ''Pole Position II'') in the August 1987 issue, and Super Cassette Vision is gone as of the September 1987 issue.}}

			* December 1986 Issue: #1 ''(Debut)''
			* January 1987 Issue: #1
			* February 1987 Issue: #1
			* March 1987 Issue: #1
			* April 1987 Issue: #2
			* May 1987 Issue: #1
			* June 1987 Issue: #1
			* July 1987 Issue: #1
			* August 1987 Issue #2

			===Official Citations===
			''Dragon Dai-Hikyō'' is not typically included in official lists of ''Dragon Ball'' video games by Shueisha; for example, it is completely missing from 2016's ''30th Anniversary: Dragon Ball Chōshishū –Super History Book–'', with no sales data or even the most cursory listing or footnote regarding the game.

			===Unofficial Port===

			In 2022, the user '''Diskover''' on the NesDev forums<ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.php?t=23670\|Website=NesDev\|Title="Dragon Ball: Dragon Daihikyou (port for NES)"\|Date=01 February 2022\|AccessDate=12 June 2026}}</ref> (and '''@RetroNES_Soft''' on Twitter<ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://x.com/RetroNES_Soft/status/1488481008429281283\|Website=Twitter\|Title=@sekiro_51\|Date=01 February 2022\|AccessDate=12 June 2026}}</ref>) posted a short, in-progress "alpha 1.1" port of the game to the Nintendo Famicom using the UNROM mapper, music from ''[[Dragon Ball: The Mystery of Shenlong]]'', and a mixture of sprite assets both unique in creation as well as some from the original Super Cassette Vision game.

	==Game Credits==		==Game Credits==

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VegettoEX uploaded File:Beep-magazine-december-1986-telehobby-game-chart-svc.png Selection of the TELEHOBBY GAME TOP CHART column from the December 1986 issue of BEEP magazine in Japan, showing the top Super Cassette Vision games

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Selection of the TELEHOBBY GAME TOP CHART column from the December 1986 issue of BEEP magazine in Japan, showing the top Super Cassette Vision games
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List of FUNimation Dragon Ball Z English Dub (1996-2003) Episodes

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	\|'''178'''\|\|width=100\|[[File:funi-2000-dub-episode-178-title.png\|100px\|link=]]\|\|align=left\|[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 193\|One More Wish]]<br>'''28 December 2000'''\|\|[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 193\|Episode 193]]		\|'''178'''\|\|width=100\|[[File:funi-2000-dub-episode-178-title.png\|100px\|link=]]\|\|align=left\|[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 193\|One More Wish]]<br>'''28 December 2000'''\|\|[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 193\|Episode 193]]
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	\|'''179'''\|\|width=100\|[[File:funi-2001-dub-episode-179-title.png\|100px\|link=]]\|\|align=left\|[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 194\|Free the Future]]<br>'''~~13 April 2001~~'''\|\|[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 194\|Episode 194]]		\|'''179'''\|\|width=100\|[[File:funi-2001-dub-episode-179-title.png\|100px\|link=]]\|\|align=left\|[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 194\|Free the Future]]<br>'''29 December 2000'''\|\|[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 194\|Episode 194]]
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